5W20 or 5W30?
#1
5W20 or 5W30?
I was looking over my car manual again today and saw that it saids to use 5W30 oil for the engine. This kind of surprised me since the dealer only uses the Castrol synthetic blend 5W20 for their oil changes. I never realized I needed to use 5W30 since both my dad's 01 accord and mom's 04 civic uses 5W20. Should I follow the owners manual and start using 5W30?
#2
RE: 5W20 or 5W30?
I have notice for about a year now on the forums that guys are starting to use oil that is thinner than what the book calls for. Some of them have dyno printouts showing a HP increase due to the thinner oil also. I will give my vote for 5W20. If it does not smoke or use oil otherwise then it should be fine BUT stick with one brand.
#5
RE: 5W20 or 5W30?
ORIGINAL: 2POINTautO
I have notice for about a year now on the forums that guys are starting to use oil that is thinner than what the book calls for. Some of them have dyno printouts showing a HP increase due to the thinner oil also. I will give my vote for 5W20. If it does not smoke or use oil otherwise then it should be fine BUT stick with one brand.
I have notice for about a year now on the forums that guys are starting to use oil that is thinner than what the book calls for. Some of them have dyno printouts showing a HP increase due to the thinner oil also. I will give my vote for 5W20. If it does not smoke or use oil otherwise then it should be fine BUT stick with one brand.
#9
RE: 5W20 or 5W30?
essentially all oil is the same but they also all have different characteristics from brand to brand. my accord runs rough as hell if I use any Mobil product, sluggish with Pennzoil/shell/Quaker State, but runs absolutely wonderful on Castrol. Personal preference? more than likely but its still good to stick with one brand constantly.
#10
RE: 5W20 or 5W30?
ORIGINAL: Chiovnidca
A 97 accord? Honda recomends 5w30.
ORIGINAL: superballz00
Should I follow the owners manual and start using 5W30?
Should I follow the owners manual and start using 5W30?
ORIGINAL: deserthonda
if you reside in a COLD winter climate use 5w-20. ,, if in a mild winter climate use 5w-30.
if you reside in a COLD winter climate use 5w-20. ,, if in a mild winter climate use 5w-30.